Rosenberg joined Imus’ show Tuesday, when they discussed the trio of personalities set to replace Francesa when he leaves the air Dec. 15.

“It’s just funny because they had this extensive search and tryouts and all these names,” said Rosenberg, who was reportedly among those names considered. “In the end they took someone doing the CBS show Saturday mornings, they took Carlin, who’s been around for 20 years and is Mike’s old whipping boy, and they took Bart Scott, who’s hanging around doing the Jets. Doesn’t seem like they went out of the box and grabbed somebody different.”

Kay hosts the show on ESPN Radio in New York that will be competing with Maggie Gray, Chris Carlin and Bart Scott.

“You know why [Carlin] has a career, right?” Rosenberg said. “Me. When I was fired from WFAN and couldn’t host the Giants pregame show anymore, who hosted it? Chris Carlin. When I was suspended and fired from your show, who did sports on your show? Chris Carlin.”

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Rosenberg suggested that Carlin will be the host because Scott and Gray “aren’t hosts.” Gray has extensive experience hosting, both on radio and with digital programs for Sports Illustrated.

“They’ll be there to do what?” Imus asked while they were discussing how the trio would work together.

“To hold it down until I get there in 2019,” Rosenberg replied.

Rosenberg responded to a request for comment after the show from The Post.

“Look I think they’re all talented people,” Rosenberg said in an email. “And I personally like Carlin and Maggie (don’t know Bart) but the 3 person booth is tough, they’ve never worked together and I’m not sure what the entertainment value will be. But I wish them all success and good luck.”

A Twitter follower asked one of the other reported candidates for the gig, NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones, about why she didn’t take the job.

As I've said repeatedly, I love NFL Network. Love it. (Am already looking forward to the Scouting Combine!)And I really enjoy filling in on WFAN, which I will continue to do. Thank you, Larry. https://t.co/KFwGO85Aa5